For the occasion, the 36-year-old dressed her blossoming baby bump in a royal blue coat that appears to be by go-to British high street brand, Hobbs.

But it was Kate’s $90 maternity dress that caught everyone’s eye. The duchess turned to British maternity label Seraphine for her frock, which, handily, has a boutique located a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace.

The ‘Florrie’ floral print dress isn’t a new addition to the royal’s wardrobe: The 36-year-old wore it while pregnant with Charlotte and clearly hung on to it for a potential pregnancy number three.

She finished the look with coordinating shoes and a suede clutch.

Did Kate Middleton seek inspiration from Meghan Markle’s first royal engagement for her look? (Photo: Getty Images)

The duchess’s look is very reminiscent of the ensemble Meghan Markle wore on her debut royal engagement in Nottingham alongside husband-to-be, Prince Harry.

Markle sported a double breasted, maxi-length Elodie coat by Canadian designer Mackage for her first public appearance back in December 2017.